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Princess Di Returns To ‘SNL UK’ As “Deeply Intelligent, Autonomous, Neurokinetic Android” In Cold Open Skewering King Charles, Ed Sheeran & AI
Princess Diana made a royal return to SNL UK – only this time as a “Deeply Intelligent, Autonomous, Neurokinetic Android.” Jack Shep’s celebrated impression of the late royal was back in episode two of the Sky show last night, in a cold open that skewered her former husband, King Charles III, Ed Sheeran and artificial […]
Ready, SETT, Go: SETT Execs Drill Down on the Spanish Sovereign Venture Capital Fund That Will Drive Industry Conversation at San Sebastián
One of the major industry narratives at this year’s San Sebastián Festival, running Sept. 18-26, will be the presentation of SETT, the venture capital fund of Spain’s Ministry for Digital Transformation.SETT director general Javier Ponce and its audiovisual director María Coronado deliver a practical guide to Spain’s governmental investment drive powering up companies in Spain: […]
‘The Traitors’ Cast: Kristin Chenoweth, Chloe Kim, Rashad Jennings, Whitney Leavitt and More Join Peacock Hit
The reality television hit, which was just renewed for three additional seasons, is set to return in 2027.
Mark Ruffalo Urges California AG to Not Settle Antitrust Suit Against Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: “Do Not Cave”
The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that Paramount and the states are closing in on a deal to settle the lawsuit.
Alan Ritchson On The ‘Reacher’ Season That Was Canceled After “Someone Got Re-Elected”
With a fifth season of Reacher underway, Alan Ritchson is still waiting to adapt his favorite book in the Lee Child series. The Jack Reacher actor recently revealed that was almost able to adapt the 1998 novel Die Trying for a season of the Prime Video series, as a fan on social media expressed their […]
Ruby Rose Remembers Hayden Panettiere: “We Had Everything in Common”
"All that she ever wanted was to have her story told her way, on her terms," the 'Orange Is the New Black' star said of the 'Heroes' actress.
Mark Ruffalo Tells Rob Bonta ‘Don’t You Dare’ Settle the Antitrust Lawsuit Against Paramount: ‘Do Not Cave’
Mark Ruffalo is encouraging California attorney general Rob Bonta and his coalition of 11 other state AGs not to settle their lawsuit against Paramount Skydance and keep David Ellison from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery. “Don’t you dare, [Rob Bonta], do not cave,” Ruffalo wrote on X. “5,670 filmmakers put their necks on the line for […]
Ed Sheeran Admits To “Making Mistakes” With Macklemore, Calls Out “Systemic Injustice” In Gaza: “I’m So, So Sorry”
As Ed Sheeran returns to the stage amid the fallout from dropping Macklemore as his tour opener, he’s addressing the controversy head-on. On Saturday, while beginning his Loop Tour stop at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, the 4x Grammy winner apologized for “making mistakes” in his handling of the situation after pressure from Gillette Stadium owner […]
Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Backlash During Philadelphia Tour Stop: “This Wasn’t The Easy Option”
"What happened in Israel and at the Nova Music Festival on October 7th was horrific and compounded centuries of Jewish pain. What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable, and disproportionate," Sheeran said during the first concert he played following Macklemore’s removal as an opener for pro-Palestinian comments.
‘Ride or Die’ Canceled by Prime Video After One Season
“Ride or Die” has been canceled by Prime Video after one season, Variety can confirm. The streamer’s Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer-led buddy dramedy premiered in July of this year. It was first reported that Spencer and Waddingham were teaming up for the series in December 2023. Per the show’s official logline, “‘Ride or Die’ […]
Mark Ruffalo Urges AG Bonta “Do Not Cave” On Paramount Deal, Suggests Protest Outside Oakland Office: “The People Don’t Want It!”
As attorneys general meet with Paramount this weekend over a potential deal in the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, Mark Ruffalo is continuing to apply pressure. On Saturday, the 4x Oscar nominee called on Rob Bonta to “reject the deal” that he and other AGs are currently negotiating with the Ellison-run Paramount ahead of a scheduled […]
Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Controversy While on Stage at First Concert Since Rapper Dropped From Tour: ‘What Is Happening in Gaza Is Catastrophic and Unjustifiable’
Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his Loop Tour on Saturday night, speaking from the stage at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field during his first concert since the rapper was dropped from the trek. “Before I play some songs tonight, I hope it’s okay if I say a few words about this last […]
‘Sweet Magnolias’ Creator Bids Farewell To Serenity, S.C. After Netflix Show Ends: “Keep Pouring It Out!”
As Sweet Magnolias comes to an end on Netflix, Sheryl J. Anderson is bidding farewell to Serenity, South Carolina. On Saturday, the series creator thanked fans for their “passion for our characters” in a statement after Netflix canceled the romantic drama based on Sherryl Woods’ books after five seasons. “Living in Serenity for five seasons […]